The Dakwahene Podcast

Dr. Kerr Bredu Dakwahene
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The Dakwahene Podcast is where Africa’s most ambitious founders are discovered, understood, and connected to capital. Each episode goes beyond surface-level storytelling to explore the ideas, decisions, and strategies behind the continent’s most promising companies. Through in-depth conversations, venture breakdowns, and market intelligence, the show translates founder journeys into real investment insight. This is not just a podcast — it is a platform where founders gain visibility, investors find opportunities, and the future of African innovation takes shape.

  1. Jun 5

    Episode 48_The Story of 1 Billion Dollars: How Moniepoint Came To Rule

    In the whole of Africa, only 9 tech startups have reached a valuation of over a billion dollars. These companies are known as unicorns and highly dominated by fintech companies, one of which is Moniepoint. Founded by two Friends from the same company, Moniepoint has grown to become a beacon of hope to entrepreneurs seeking to create value and wealth simultaneously. In this episode we dive into their story and what they got right in attaining a billion dollar valuation. If you’re interested in being coached by the podcast host in making your business launchable, fundable or scalable reach out to thedakwahenepodcast@gmail.com

    30 min

  2. May 28

    Episode 47_Follow The Money: Dreaming Up Your Business Idea

    In a very emotional episode, the host shares insights into the phrase “follow the money”. Listening to this episode will drill into the mind and heart of the entrepreneur the true import of the stories successful people share about their journey and why the host himself pivoted two years ago and the effect it has had on his entrepreneurial ventures. If you want a comfortable life this episode isn’t for you. This podcast is for those who want to grow wealthy with the African continent’s growth. This episode is inspired by listening to Mo Dewji, the youngest billionaire in Africa according to Forbes. If you’re interested in being coached by the podcast host in making your business launch ready, fundable or scalable reach out to thedakwahenepodcast@gmail.com

    30 min

  3. May 23

    Episode 46_Making It Big: What I Learnt From Otedola’s Autobiography

    On the African continent, few names come to mind when talking about those who have ascended the heights of business and capital. One of such names is Femi Otedola. Having climbed the mountain, dwelt on the peak and seen it all, he released his memoir Making It Big to give to young entrepreneurs a playbook to accomplishing great feats on the continent. In this episode we pick up lessons that will help young entrepreneurs take their businesses from Zero to One from Femi Otedola’s book. If you’re interested in being coached by the podcast host in making your business launch ready, fundable or scalable reach out to thedakwahenepodcast@gmail.com

    30 min

  4. May 16

    Episode 45_Hustler Vs Entrepreneur: Escaping the Hustler Mentality

    Often confused with being an entrepreneur is the idea of the hustler. Today we debunk the myth and set the tone straight.

    30 min

  5. May 2

    Episode 44_Africa’s $4T Secret: Africa’s Problem is No Longer Capital

    Once upon a time, Africa’s foremost investors and entrepreneurs lacked the necessary domestic capital to make significant bets on the continent. As a result, the continent languished behind with the dream of having pockets deep enough to facilitate its transformation, whiles relying on aid and external financing to push forward. Today the story is different, capital no longer is the problem. Taken from the Africa Finance Corporation’s 2026 State of Africa’s Infrastructure report, Africa now has $4T waiting to be deployed in the right manner. Episodes referenced Episode 6_Abracadabra: I create as I speak

    29 min

  6. Apr 25

    Episode 43_Execution: The Functional Key to Startup Growth

    One of the buzzwords in the world of Startups is EXECUTION. Some describe execution as a strategy and others describe it as a skill. But what really is execution and why does every company have what is called the Chief ‘Execution’ Officer. In this episode I describe what execution is as more than just a strategy or a skill. I delve into how you can identify if you’re an executioner or not and how you can be an executioner. After listening to this episode the key difference between who a CEO is and an entrepreneur will be ingrained in your minds. But above all, the key to growth for your startup will be unlocked. As you listen and learn from this episode, you are ready to take your startup to the next level. Reach out to the Dakwahene Podcast host via thedakwahenepodcast@gmail.com and book a session to elevate your startup on all fronts.

    29 min

  7. Apr 18

    Episode 42_Bootstrapping: The Truth vs The Lies

    Bootstrapping isn’t just a funding strategy — it’s a mindset. It’s about building something real with what you already have, staying resourceful when capital is tight, and making disciplined decisions that prioritize long-term value over short-term hype. In today’s episode, we’re diving into what it truly means to bootstrap a business, why some of the world’s most resilient companies started this way, and how operating with constraints can actually sharpen your strategy. Whether you’re just starting out or rethinking your growth path, this conversation will challenge how you see money, control, and sustainability in business.

    29 min

  8. Apr 11

    Episode 41_The Biggest Lie Out of Silicon Valley: You Don’t Need To Be a Tech Founder

    Silicon Valley lied to aspiring founders. It led many to believe that to be a founder was to be a tech entrepreneur. As a result many young folk who decided on becoming founders focused on forming the next big tech startup and not the next startup fosuced on riding the economic trends of its continent. Tell me why every startup must be a software company focused on payments. This episode is not an indictment of tech but a call for a redefinition of the word “startup”. In this episode I cite the example of Aliko Dangote who took billion dollar opportunities by the horns without being a tech founder. Today those opportunities still exist and it’s time we had that conversation in the startup community. And here’s a question to Angel investors, venture capitalists and finance corporations, Are you funding the next Facebook or PayPal or Amazon of Africa, or you are funding behemoths with an authentic African DNA solving Africa’s problems.

    30 min
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The Dakwahene Podcast is where Africa’s most ambitious founders are discovered, understood, and connected to capital. Each episode goes beyond surface-level storytelling to explore the ideas, decisions, and strategies behind the continent’s most promising companies. Through in-depth conversations, venture breakdowns, and market intelligence, the show translates founder journeys into real investment insight. This is not just a podcast — it is a platform where founders gain visibility, investors find opportunities, and the future of African innovation takes shape.

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  • Creator
    Dr. Kerr Bredu Dakwahene
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Dr. Kerr Bredu Dakwahene
  • Show Website
    The Dakwahene Podcast